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Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System, 1400 WP, 5 Functions for Smoothies, Chopping, Dough & More with Auto IQ, 72-oz.\* Blender Pitcher, 64-oz. Processor Bowl, (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups, Grey

A countertop workhorse that blends smoothies, chops vegetables, and kneads pizza dough without forcing you to buy three separate machines.

Price today

$164

Verified ratings

4.8/ 14,507

Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System, 1400 WP, 5 Functions for Smoothies, Chopping, Dough & More with Auto IQ, 72-oz.\* Blender Pitcher, 64-oz. Processor Bowl, (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups, Grey

Why we picked it

01

One motor, three real jobs

The 1400-watt base swaps between a 72-oz blender pitcher, a 64-oz processor bowl, and 24-oz to-go cups, so smoothies, salsa, and dough all run through the same machine.

02

Auto-iQ takes the guesswork out

Preset programs handle the pulse-blend-pause rhythm for smoothies, extractions, chopping, and dough, which means consistent results without you hovering over the dial.

03

Crushes ice and frozen fruit

Stacked blade assemblies pulverize frozen mango and ice into drinkable smoothies in under a minute, with no chunks left rattling around the bottom of the pitcher.

From the manufacturer

Product details

  • MORE FUNCTIONALITY: The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ features a new modern design and more functionality than Ninja's original Kitchen System. (Versus BL770 based on the number of available blending programs.)
  • POWERFUL CRUSHING: Ninja Total Crushing Blades give you perfectly crushed ice for your smoothies and frozen drinks with 1400 peak watts of professional power.
  • FOOD PROCESSING: The 8-cup Precision Processor Bowl provides precision processing for even chopping and smooth purees.
  • 5 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS: 5 preset Auto-iQ programs allow you to create smoothies, frozen drinks, nutrient extractions, chopped mixtures, and dough, all at the touch of a button.
  • AUTO-IQ TECHNOLOGY: take the guesswork out of drink making with intelligent programs that combine unique timed pulsing, blending, and pausing patterns that do the work for you.
  • XL CAPACITY: The 72 oz Total Crushing Pitcher is great for making large batches for the whole family. (64 oz max liquid capacity).
  • ON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Two 24-oz. single-serve cups with spout lids make it easy to take delicious nutrient-rich smoothies on the go.
  • MIX DOUGH IN SECONDS: Powerful dough mixer has the torque to fold in ingredients quickly and evenly, making up to 2 lbs. of dough in as little as 30 seconds.

Description

The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ features a new modern design and more functionality than Ninja's original Kitchen System. Ninja Total Crushing Blades and Pro Extractor Blades Assembly give you perfectly crushed ice for your smoothies frozen drinks and nutrient extractions. The 72 oz Total Crushing Pitcher is great for making large batches for the whole family with 1400 peak watts of professional power Plus its single-serve cups with spout lids makes it easy to take delicious nutrient-rich smoothies on the go But don’t just stop at drinks—the 64 oz processor bowl provides precision processing for even chopping smooth purees and up to 2 lbs of dough Auto-iQ Technology provides preset programs that do the work for you no guesswork required.

How it stacks up

Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System, 1400 WP, 5 Functions for Smoothies, Chopping, Dough & More with Auto IQ, 72-oz.\* Blender Pitcher, 64-oz. Processor Bowl, (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups, Grey

★ Our pick

Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System, 1400 WP, 5 Functions for Smoothies, Chopping, Dough & More with Auto IQ, 72-oz.\* Blender Pitcher, 64-oz. Processor Bowl, (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups, Grey

Ninja

$164

4.8(14,507)

Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender

Premium

Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender

Vitamix

$650

4.7

NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo

Budget

NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo

NutriBullet

$160

4.6

Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro Food Processor

Specialist

Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro Food Processor

Breville

$500

4.8

Motor power1400 watts1500 watts1200 watts1200 watts
Pitcher capacity72 oz64 oz64 ozN/A
Included attachmentsProcessor + 2 cupsPitcher only2 personal cupsSlicing + dough discs
Preset programs5 Auto-iQ5 presets3 presetsNone
Warranty1 year10 years1 year1 year
In shortOur pick — Handles smoothies, chopping, and dough in one machine for a third the price of the premium Vitamix and less than half the specialist Breville, while offering more wattage and a full processor bowl the budget NutriBullet skips.Smoother purees and a tank-like build, but you'll pay for it and lose the food processor bowl.Covers smoothies and single-serve cups for less, but won't touch dough or large-batch chopping.A serious food processor for dough and slicing, but you'll still need a separate blender for smoothies.
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Common questions

Can it actually knead bread or pizza dough?
It handles up to roughly 2 pounds of dough in the processor bowl, which is fine for a couple of pizzas or a loaf. If you bake weekly in larger batches, a dedicated stand mixer is still the better tool.
How does it compare to a Vitamix?
A Vitamix produces smoother purees and runs quieter under sustained load, but it costs two to three times more and doesn't include a food processor bowl or to-go cups.
Who shouldn't buy this?
Skip it if you have tight cabinet storage or only make the occasional smoothie. The base, pitcher, and processor bowl take up real counter real estate, and a basic personal blender will serve light users better.
Are the parts dishwasher safe?
Yes, the pitcher, bowl, lids, cups, and blade assemblies are all top-rack dishwasher safe. Most owners still rinse blades by hand to protect the edges over time.

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Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System, 1400 WP, 5 Functions for Smoothies, Chopping, Dough & More with Auto IQ, 72-oz.\* Blender Pitcher, 64-oz. Processor Bowl, (2) 24-oz. To-Go Cups, Grey
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